Lake County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in Lake County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Clearlake, Lake County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 11 Lake County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Clearlake

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Calochortus amabilis

Very Common35 obs.

Eriodictyon californicum

Very Common17 obs.

Cercis occidentalis

California redbud

Very Common16 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common15 obs.

Triteleia laxa

Ithuriel's-spear

Very Common15 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common12 obs.

Callipepla californica

California Quail

Common12 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Common11 obs.

Pedicularis densiflora

Indian warrior

Common11 obs.

Streptanthus breweri

Common11 obs.

Nemophila menziesii

Baby blue eyes

Common11 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Occasional11 obs.

Sisyrinchium bellum

Occasional10 obs.

Ceanothus cuneatus

buckbrush ceanothus

Occasional10 obs.

Fritillaria affinis

Ojai fritillary

Occasional10 obs.

Allium falcifolium

Occasional10 obs.

Clarkia concinna

red-ribbons

Occasional9 obs.

Fritillaria recurva

scarlet fritillary

Rare9 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Rare9 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Clearlake

Importance: 0.43

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lakeport

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Lake Pillsbury

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Middletown

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Lower Lake

Importance: 0.33

41 species

+144% vs. current

Upper Lake

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Clearlake Oaks

Importance: 0.32

10 species

+900% vs. current

Hidden Valley Lake

Importance: 0.32

20 species

+400% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Lake County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Clearlake

Importance: 0.43

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lakeport

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Lake Pillsbury

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Middletown

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Lower Lake

Importance: 0.33

41 species

+144% vs. current

Upper Lake

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Clearlake Oaks

Importance: 0.32

10 species

+900% vs. current

Hidden Valley Lake

Importance: 0.32

20 species

+400% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Clearlake

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Calochortus amabilis

Very Common35 obs.

Eriodictyon californicum

Very Common17 obs.

Cercis occidentalis

California redbud

Very Common16 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common15 obs.

Triteleia laxa

Ithuriel's-spear

Very Common15 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common12 obs.

Callipepla californica

California Quail

Common12 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Common11 obs.

Pedicularis densiflora

Indian warrior

Common11 obs.

Streptanthus breweri

Common11 obs.

Nemophila menziesii

Baby blue eyes

Common11 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Occasional11 obs.

Sisyrinchium bellum

Occasional10 obs.

Ceanothus cuneatus

buckbrush ceanothus

Occasional10 obs.

Fritillaria affinis

Ojai fritillary

Occasional10 obs.

Allium falcifolium

Occasional10 obs.

Clarkia concinna

red-ribbons

Occasional9 obs.

Fritillaria recurva

scarlet fritillary

Rare9 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Rare9 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Rare9 obs.

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